Friday, March 20, 2015

TREE BIRD

TREE BIRD


  Welcome to the first day of spring and my day to share birdy creations. When I signed up weeks ago I thought SPRING and all the wonderful fresh beginnings it implied. In my little corner of the world  - Atlantic Canada - we have been treated by nature to weeks of major blizzards and snowstorms and Nor'easters.   

  Looked in my  stash and found lots of bird prints. 

 I took the quilt for a walk in my driveway this morning for pictures. I normally take pics on my clothesline but too much snow to reach it. These are taken in the banks beside the drive. They have reached 8 feet tall making it nearly impossible to shovel the snow. Lots of hours of shoveling to clear it this morning. But I did get the car out.

  A mixture of winter and summer birds means lots of color.   This was a real learning process because it is my first quilt-as -you-go. 

The fabric featured on this hop is so pretty. Could not resist it when it appeared at the local fabric store. 

 

First time I ever tried graphing letters.

Square in a square is a great way to feature pretty prints.


 These bright and perky birds cheered up the winter.  You always need something when Xmas disappears.

A special thank you to Lana and MdmSamm for the time and energy they devoted to the Tree Bird hop. It is always so enlightening to see how many creative and unique projects are stitched. If you visit today's hoppers you will be impressed. 


As I read Tree Bird blogs so many posters are dealing with illness and are hurting. I came across this beautiful picture and it spoke to me. Healing wishes for all.  May you have a good day



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49 comments:

  1. LanaMarch 20, 2015 at 1:05 AM

    You are so talented! THESE ARE SO BEAUTIFUL! Your quilt is just so much eye candy! And your letters are PERFECT! I just loved all of your projects and that you BRAVED the Blizzard weather to take those pictures!!! But oh how they showed off that BEAUTIFUL quilt!!! YOU DID GOOD GIRL!!!!

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  2. Judy BMarch 20, 2015 at 1:14 AM

    Love your beautiful quilt and the LOVE runner is sew creative! WOW that is a lot of snow. Thank you for sharing.

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  3. SparkyMarch 20, 2015 at 1:31 AM

    that is a lot of snow.but your birds certainly did not mine...great quilts

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  4. AmyMarch 20, 2015 at 2:23 AM

    They are all just lovely. You were a busy lady. Love the quilt.

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  5. QuiltsmilesMarch 20, 2015 at 2:25 AM

    WOW, you really made quite a few tree bird projects that will rush Spring to our doors. They look nice, thanks for sharing.

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  6. AnitaMarch 20, 2015 at 3:10 AM

    Beautiful projects! Thanks for sharing.

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  7. Gmama JaneMarch 20, 2015 at 3:34 AM

    Your Bird Projects are so TWEET!!! Please forgive me for not posting. I tried until 2 a.m. to get my bird pics to upload to my computer but no luck. I hope everyone will understand. I like to keep my commitments.
    Gmama Jane

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  8. Elizabeth CoughlinMarch 20, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    A fabulous collection of beautiful bird projects!

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  9. DorianMarch 20, 2015 at 8:04 AM

    Beautiful! You have some lovely projects there. Great job.

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  10. tink's momMarch 20, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    Lovely quilt and the backdrop of snow in your drive is an awesome showcase. The rest of your projects are terrific.

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  11. Marjorie's Busy CornerMarch 20, 2015 at 9:13 AM

    wonderful pieces!! we certainly have our share of snow!!!!!

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  12. Connie Kresin CampbellMarch 20, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    What beautiful projects and I can't believe the snow you still have! Keep warm!

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  13. ✾Jamie Lee Cooley✾March 20, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    So sorry to hear about all that snow. It's time for spring to spring! It did make a pretty background for your quilt pics!

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  14. LindaMarch 20, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    What a beautiful quilt among all that snow! (I can't even imagine what it would be like to deal with piles of snow that high! Your quilt is certainly a "breath of spring" among all that cold whiteness!
    Your table runners are great ways to showcase this pretty fabric too!

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  15. LoriMarch 20, 2015 at 9:22 AM

    wow your projects are just wonderful. I especially love the 1st quilt. oh and the LOVE runner, LOL I love them all. OHhhh all that snow. hope it stops soon.

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  16. KateMarch 20, 2015 at 9:31 AM

    Beautiful projects! May your copious amounts of snow disappear soon. :)

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  17. KaHollyMarch 20, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    Hi, Frances! What a lovely quilt...all that snow is really a perfect backdrop!

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  18. Needled MomMarch 20, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    Your bird projects are so cute. I love what you did with the lettering! The quilt turned out beautifully too. Perhaps it will add enough warmth to melt some of that snow.

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  19. Terri Ann @ ChildlikeFascination.comMarch 20, 2015 at 10:33 AM

    So many beautiful birdy projects! I adore your table runners. I really like the way the graphic squares highlight the prints in them.

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  20. JeanieMarch 20, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    Beautiful line up of birdie projects. I love the way your quilt has a kind of 3D effect... just lovely!

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  21. Carol SwiftMarch 20, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    So much snow, but it really made a nice backdrop for your beautiful quilt...love it! Lots of sweet looking projects with your bird fabrics!

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  22. CalicojoanMarch 20, 2015 at 11:43 AM

    8 feet of snow... you need to wrap up in that beautiful quilt and stay inside! Yikes!!
    I love all your spring time bird projects, and I hope they bring you that spring that I know you are all desparate to see!

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  23. SuperMomNoCapeMarch 20, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    I've been reading all winter about the amount of snow that Atlantic Canada has been getting as my husband has family in Nova Scotia. We've been complaining about the amount of snow we've had here in southwestern Ontario but it's not even half what you've had. Stay way, stay safe until spring arrives.

    All your projects are so pretty! The quilt is gorgeous. And the tablerunners will certainly keep things cheerful until the robins and other spring birds return.

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  24. PatriciaMarch 20, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    Wonderful projects. Spring is coming!

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  25. PatriciaMarch 20, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    Wonderful projects. Spring is coming!

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  26. StitchinByTheLakeMarch 20, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    What beautiful photos! And your projects are just wonderful! blessings, marlene

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  27. BarbCarolMarch 20, 2015 at 11:57 AM

    So much talent and productivity. The snow makes me want to wrap up in that beautiful quilt. My broken thumb thanks you for the prayer.

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  28. ScrapatchesMarch 20, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    Thank you, Frances for the uplifting beauty of your beautiful birds and your gentle words. Blessings ... <3 Pat

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  29. TriciaMarch 20, 2015 at 12:42 PM

    Wow Francis Your winter birds are a bright addition during a cold and snowy winter. I can see why you pulled them from your stash. Thank you for sharing with us as well as the uplifting message too.

    Toodles,
    Tricia

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  30. ReneeMarch 20, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    Your projects are all lovely! I love your quilt and the "Love" table runner. Beautiful work! I am sending warm wishes your way!

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  31. Jane's QuiltingMarch 20, 2015 at 3:23 PM

    I love your quilt. You sure made those fabrics just pop. Beautiful! All your projects are adorable. Good choice in showing off the birds.

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  32. Baa. xxxMarch 20, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    Wow! Look at all that snow! Your bird fabrics are so lovely - they make your quilt shine! Love the way you featured fabrics on your table runners too - so clever!

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  33. VickieMarch 20, 2015 at 7:24 PM

    Wonderful workmanship ! Love each and every creation ! Did you like doing the QAYG?

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  34. Quilt Doodle DesignsMarch 20, 2015 at 8:16 PM

    Love your projects, even though I'm soooo tired of snow, you quilt looked beautiful with the snowy backdrop. I Love your 'love' table runner, so very pretty. You got so much done and it's all beautiful. Thank you for sharing today.

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  35. ChitterChatterDesignsMarch 21, 2015 at 2:35 AM

    You look like you have been busy....probably snowed in from the look of those pictures! Love the table runner, such a pretty fabric.

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  36. apple blossomMarch 21, 2015 at 9:20 AM

    great projects thanks for sharing

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  37. MarcyMarch 21, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    Lovely quilt with great color flow. The fabric lends to many ideas.

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  38. ♥DuffMarch 21, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    congrats on trying new things and mastering them! I agree, we need spring, NOW!

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  39. ThearicaMarch 21, 2015 at 4:15 PM

    First day of spring, snow and beautiful quilt and other projects.. You can not go wrong with that!

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  40. LJMarch 21, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    Lots of 'firsts' for you with your projects. They are all wonderful. Wow! That's way too much snow for Spring! We've just recently lost our snow cover and I wasn't too sad to see it go. Here's to Spring and melting temps. :)

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  41. Patty March 22, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    wonderful projects!

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  42. SherryMarch 22, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    So many beautiful projects, thanks for sharing them. It is hard for us on the west coast to imagine what it is like to have so much snow. Happy Spring!

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  43. SherryMarch 22, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    So many beautiful projects, thanks for sharing them. It is hard for us on the west coast to imagine what it is like to have so much snow. Happy Spring!

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  44. LeahMarch 22, 2015 at 9:00 PM

    Great projects, love all the different bird fabrics you used.

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  45. sandraMarch 23, 2015 at 12:10 AM

    Gorgeous projects and I love the message on quilt. Thanks for sharing

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  46. Lovelli QuiltsMarch 23, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    I'm not going to complain about the 6 inches of snow we got last night!! Your quilts are lovely! I love the text on the quilt!

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  47. Mary AnnMarch 23, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    That is a LOT of snow. Hope your lovely projects tide you over until spring arrives for you. Thank you for sharing.

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  49. Ella and NestaMarch 25, 2015 at 8:49 PM

    I am impressed by your work! The lettering is fantastic! Hope Spring comes soon for you!

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